CHHS Career Center

Welcome to the CHHS Career Center 

Students are welcome to visit the Career Center anytime with a pass from your teacher. You may work on your online college applications, scholarships, or watch a DVD from the college you are investigating. Make an appointment with me if you want to talk one-on-one about your options. 

The next SAT test will be May 1.  The deadline to register is March 25, late registration with a fee is Apr 8. 

The next ACT test will be April 10.  The deadline for registration is March 5, late registration with a fee is March 6-19 . 

For Summer Enrichment Programs such as study abroad,

youth corps, and vocational exchange programs

click here. 

Seniors applying to college will need the following:

• The 2010/2011 FAFSA Worksheet!
• Here is the power point from the Financial Aid presentation on Dec 9, 2009 by Jeanne Holmes.
• The Guidance Transcript Authorization Statement; there is a $2.00 fee for all transcripts.
• The Scholarship/Contest table.  It is updated as needed and also posted on the Career Center bulletin board.  Scholarship applications that do not have internet links are located in the Guidance office.
• GREAT Scholarship application tips are found at www.givemescholarships.com/category/stuff-so-obvious-we-shouldnt-have-to-say-it/.  Don't let an oops send your application to the trash.  Here are some simple rules to help you win. 

Juniors and Sophomores:  

   A great new website for high school and career planning is www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action . Some features include personality type and interest inventories, high school planning and college investigation. 

Other links to investigate are:   www.fastweb.com, www.careervoyages.gov, www.vacareerview.org, www.fafsa.ed.gov, www.explorevirginiacolleges.com, www.kudernavigator.com (N code: N989532YHF)

The Early College Scholars program allows eligible high school students to earn at least 15 hours of transferable college credit while completing the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma.  If you have not already filled out an agreement you can download one here. Print your name and year of graduation at the top, then turn it in to Mrs. Crowder in room #1.